Chimney Level 2 Inspection in Altadena, CA

What goes into a chimney level 2 inspection visit in Altadena

EverSafe serves Altadena with one question in mind: is this chimney safe to use again? The January 2025 Eaton Fire burned through the community, and a chimney that is still standing can hide damage. Radiant heat cracks crowns and clay flue tiles. Embers and ash settle on the smoke shelf. Caps warp or work loose. We look at the stack from the roof, run a camera down the flue, check the firebox and damper, and test draft before anyone lights a fire. Gas inserts also get a carbon monoxide reading. You receive a written condition report with photos to keep on file or share with an insurer, a contractor, or a buyer.

Altadena backs directly onto the San Gabriel Mountains and sits in a very high fire hazard severity zone, so ember control at the chimney top matters here. Santa Ana winds push embers sideways and downhill, and that is when a torn or rusted screen fails. We check that the spark arrestor mesh is intact, fastened, and sized to the flue. We also note brush or tree limbs growing close to the chimney top.